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Staff from CTUIR departments and programs, as well as many volunteers, handed out food to hundreds of tribal members and others who reside on the Umatilla Indian Reservation during first-come, first-served distributions April 18 and May 1. In addition to the menu listed below, elders received hamburger patties and a half gallon of milk; families received half a roasted chicken and a chub of ground beef. Other items that were purchased or donated for the distribution included celery, a whole pineapple, sliced turkey, mixed berry yogurt, fruit mix, flour tortillas, bread, hot instant cereal and a bag of plastic resealable bags. Julie Taylor, director of the Department of Children and Family Services, who stands on the other side of the silver car, organized the event.

More than 400 Reservation residents receive food

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By the CUJ MISSION – Nearly 200 people in cars lined up for nearly a half mile Saturday morning, April 18, to receive potatoes, onions, milk and bread, as well […]

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Martha Quaempts Franklin April 2, 1941 — April 10, 2020 Martha Ann Quaempts Franklin peacefully went home to be with the Lord and her family on April 10, 2020. Because […]

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Lorene Videl Spencer Aug. 12, 1935 – April 4, 2020 Lorene Videl Spencer passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on April 4, 2020. A private dressing was […]

Taking the classroom home…

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By Casey Brown and Wil Phinney of the CUJ Oregon students haven’t been sitting in desks in front of their teachers since March 12, but education hasn’t stopped, it’s just […]

Talia Tewawina, bottom right, is a warrior mom, keeping her five children on track during the COVID-19 pandemic with a daily schedule that includes schoolwork, chores, exercise and freetime while she works a part-time job at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The family, which lives in Pendleton, includes husband Andrew, plus the children, Midnight Rose Tewawina at the bottom, Ayanna and Ayden Star in the middle next to their mother, and Anthony and Leo Crawford on the top step.

A COVID Education

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Family’s distance learning involves daily schedule for school and chores, on-line learning systems and educational websites for children ages 4-16 By Wil Phinney of the CUJ PENDLETON – With five […]

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By Wil Phinney of the CUJ MISSION – More than 30 years after the first official resolution cited the need, a pair of “Sober Transition” homes could open as early […]

Wes Leers of Portland, who works for 3 Kings Environmental from Battle Ground, Washington, sprays water on the former accounting office for Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. That building and several more, including the old clinic and Cay-Uma-Wa Education facility, are being razed over the next eight weeks. That will leave the July Grounds mostly empty except for the Community Center, the Longhouse and a couple of other smaller buildings.

Demolition begins at July Grounds

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By the CUJ MISSION – Demolition work is beginning at the July Grounds on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Heavy equipment has moved in to tear down the Cay-Uma-Wa Education Center, […]

Demolition begins at July Grounds

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By the CUJ MISSION – Demolition work is beginning at the July Grounds on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Heavy equipment has moved in to tear down the Cay-Uma-Wa Education Center, […]

Demolition begins at July Grounds

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By the CUJ MISSION – Demolition work is beginning at the July Grounds on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Heavy equipment has moved in to tear down the Cay-Uma-Wa Education Center, […]

BOT Secretary Sally Kosey addresses fellow Board of Trustees members during a Zoom video-conference in April.

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By the CUJ MISSION – Besides the challenges of making tribal government work from the isolation of their homes, leaders on the Umatilla Indian Reservation are feeling a little lonely […]

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More than 400 Reservation residents receive food

Obituary: Martha Quaempts Franklin

Obituary: Lorene Videl Spencer

Taking the classroom home…

A COVID Education

‘Sober Transition’ homes may open in August

Demolition begins at July Grounds

Demolition begins at July Grounds

Demolition begins at July Grounds